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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S21

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
34.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S21
43.6Inno Score
27.1Performance34.4
34.4Display49.1
30.1Camera40.8
43.7Battery36.9
49.3Features78.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 4G16 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S21 wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and display (+15). Samsung Galaxy A16 4G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

  • Stronger battery score: 44 vs 37
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
  • 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 27
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 41 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 49
  • 193% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 127,819 vs 43,559

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
Screen size6.7 ″+8%6.2 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23402400x1080
Pixel density385 ppi421 ppi+9%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness733 nits1,300 nits+77%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99Samsung Exynos 2100
AnTuTu 11510,132Bottom 3%746,547+46%Bottom 18%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)211,597Bottom 7%252,025+19%Bottom 14%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)43,559Bottom 3%127,819+193%Bottom 35%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)110,374Bottom 3%144,909+31%Bottom 16%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)144,602Bottom 2%221,794+53%Bottom 18%
Geekbench 6 (single)728Bottom 13%1,430+96%Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,943Bottom 13%3,550+83%Bottom 50%
Wild Life Extreme stability96 %Top 47%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP12 MP+140%
Telephoto—64 MP
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP+30%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
Capacity5,000 mAh+25%4,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
Weight200 g171 g+14%
Thickness7.9 mm7.9 mm
IP ratingIP54IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A16 4G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecSamsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy S21
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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